Navigating adversity: the orthopaedic surgeon and complications

Abstract

Orthopaedic surgery is an innovative and demanding speciality covering a broad anatomy and complex pathologies treated with a wide range of procedures.¹ Orthopaedic surgeons typically have heavy workloads and work long hours. The registrar training programme in Orthopaedic Surgery is arduous. Specialist orthopaedic practice, in both the private and public sectors, is associated with specific and increasing demands and difficulties.